Learn what wearables are and how to take advantage of them

About 10 years ago, we already imagined what it would be like "wear" technology and make the most of it. Today, it is possible to use w for the most diverse activities of our day to day.

After all, what are wearables?

In free translation, the term wearable means “wearable”. In this case, it is not just any object that you attach to your body. Here the term is synonym of technology and resources.

The most common examples are the smartwatches of the most diverse brands. Being more than just watches, the devices can do everything, including counting steps and measuring heart rate accurately.

However, the use of some w can be limited by its size or screen. Still, they are accessories that might be worth it depending on what kind of person you are.

Whether to help you in sports or to entertain you, Samsung has a few lines of wearable accessories. Find out what they are and how to get the most out of them:

Samsung Gear S3 and Sport: Perfect for Any Occasion

And for a great start, we have the smartwatches since Samsung: Gear S3 e Gear Sport. Being more than just wristwatches, these beauties can keep up with you on everywhere without looking weird.

Via Gear S3 and Gear Sport, the user can: measure heartbeat frequency, monitor physical exercises pre-included in the watches and even making payments via Samsung Pay.

So if you need to Watches that do more than tell you the time and help you to be more organized, both w they fit. But speaking of fitting, maybe the Sports be the best solution for those who don't want a mess on their wrist.

Getting the most out of wearables

However, many people do not know that it is possible to use the Gear S3 with gloves, for example. To do so, the user just has to hold down the button. "Home" for 3 seconds and, when opening the settings menu, select the option “Touch Sensitivity”.

Another tip that we give you is to capture the screen of your Gear S3. In this case, the command is simple: just press the button "Home" and after that slide your finger from left to right (on the screen).

And after that, you can go on "Gallery" and send the print for your smartphone. More about button commands "Home", you can also choose what the SmartWatch will do when you press the button twice.

To do this, you need to go em Settings (settings) > Device (devices) > Double click on Home (double click on Home) and choose your preferred option.

And to top it off, the Gear S3 can also automatically detect what exercise you're doing. However, for this to be active you must go to S Health > Settings (settings) > exercise detection (workout detection) and select the option.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Fit 2 Pro: wearables made for a healthy lifestyle

looking more like bracelets than with watches, the w Gear Fit 2 and Gear Fit 2 Pro have curved screens AMOLED. With bracelets, you can take your training to another level in terms of focus and efficiency.

Also, it is possible create a goal regarding number of steps that you want to give per day. And you can also see your Historical of steps taken in the previous days. That way, the user can get an idea of ​​what he needs to do or not do.

Another interesting aspect to mention is the fact that you do all this while receiving emails e Notifications of social networks on your own GearFit 2. All you need to do is go to settings and register your accounts.

Samsung Gear IconX is the darling of music fans

Having previously appeared here on showmetech, Gear IconX in its 2018 version is an essential tool for those who enjoy listen to music while doing exercises.

But to use them, the user only needs the application Samsung Gear on your smartphone and start the settings. AND over there even you can do some interesting things.

Because it is a Bluetooth headset, the Samsung device has various features that take advantage of this lack of wires. However, the most interesting of them is that they allow you to listen to music without needing to connect with a smartphone.

Transfer songs to your Gear IconX  – which, incidentally, has 4 GB internal storage – is also possible. Through a recent update, the wearable can now receive music tracks using Wireless.

Samsung Gear VR

With virtual reality gaining more and more space in the industry, it is natural that the Samsung invest in w able to transport to other worlds. The latest version of VR Gear, for example, manages to do this without weighing too much on his head.

Furthermore, the wearable the following devices are compatible Galaxy line from Samsung: S9, S9+, Note8, S8, S8+, S7, S7 Edge, Note5, S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+.

Installing the wearable

To make the connection between the smartphone and the VR Gear, the user just needs to follow the steps below:

1. Connect the connected smartphone to the Gear VR and wait for voice confirmation;
2. Remove the smartphone from the Gear VR and start installing the app;
3. If necessary, create a personal account for the wearable or connect with Facebook account;
4. Connect your smartphone to the Gear VR one more time.

And since the wearable also comes with a control that helps in the interaction, we will also help you to configure it:

1. With the controller nearby, open the Oculus app on your smartphone;
2. Select the option “More” > “Controls” and then Turn on Bluetooth (Turn on Bluetooth);
3. On the controller, press and hold the Home key until the LED light changes color from green to red.

Samsung Gear 360

As the name suggests, it is a camera that captures everything around you – in 360º. Among its main features is the autonomy of up to 130 minutes of battery life and its microSD card slot up to 256 GB.

Installing the wearable

A Gear 360 you can also share your videos with Gear VR, smartphones and even computers. But for that you must set it up first.

with the battery fully charged, follow these steps:

1. Download the Samsung Gear 360 app;
2. Insert a microSD card;
3. Press the Home button until the light flashes;
4. Open the app on your smartphone and select the Connect to Gear 360 option. When you do this, the system will ask if you authorize the Gear 360's access to some features. Select "Allow" on all. Finally, allow it to turn on Bluetooth;
5. On the camera, press and press the Menu button to select the “Connect to Android” option;
6. The app will detect the Gear 360, so just select on your smartphone and select “OK”.

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